Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, celebrated for his surrealist masterpieces Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, passed away at the age of 78.
His family shared the news via a Facebook post:
“With profound sadness, we, his family, announce the passing of David Lynch, both the man and the artist. We kindly request privacy during this time. His absence leaves a void in the world. However, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.’ It’s a beautiful day, bathed in golden sunshine and clear blue skies.”
In 2024, Lynch publicly revealed an emphysema diagnosis, a consequence of lifelong smoking, and expressed his inability to continue directing. He stated:
"Yes, I have emphysema due to years of smoking. I must admit, I thoroughly enjoyed smoking; I loved tobacco—the aroma, the act of lighting a cigarette, the smoking itself—but there's a price to pay, and for me, it's emphysema. I've quit smoking for over two years. Recent tests show I'm in excellent health aside from the emphysema. I'm filled with happiness and will never retire."
Lynch's legacy is indelibly linked to the iconic 1990s mystery series Twin Peaks, which chronicled FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper's investigation into the murder of Laura Palmer. Though initially canceled after two seasons, Lynch resurrected the show with the 2017 limited series Twin Peaks: The Return.
Tributes poured in from across Hollywood, with filmmakers and actors expressing their grief and admiration on social media. James Gunn, head of DCU, tweeted: "RIP David Lynch. You inspired so many of us." Joe Russo, screenwriter of various films, tweeted: "No one saw the world like David Lynch. The world lost a master of cinema today."
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